Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Car Driven Into Crowd In Newport

Four people were taken to hospital.
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A view of Cambrian Road in Newport
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An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and dangerous driving after a car ploughed into crowds in Newport on Sunday.

Four people were taken to hospital after a car collided with three women and a man in Cambrian Road at about 5.30am.

A 19-year-old man from Newport has been charged with affray.

Both are currently in police custody and will appear before the courts on Wednesday morning.

A 19-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and assisting and offender, but has been released under investigation.

A 22-year-old woman also from Newport was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, but has since been released under investigation.

The blue Ford C-Max was later found burnt out on Magor Street, Newport, police said.